City of Port Colborne Regular Council Meeting Minutes

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1 Date: July 25, 2016 City of Port Colborne Regular Council Meeting Minutes Time: Place: Members Present: 7:30 p.m. Council Chambers, Municipal Offices, 66 Charlotte Street, Port Col borne R. Bodner, Councillor F. Danch, Councillor A. Desmarais, Councillor Y. Doucet, Councillor D. Elliott, Councillor B. Kenny, Councillor J. Maloney, Mayor (presiding officer) J. Mayne, Councillor Absent: B. Butters, Councillor (due to a work commitment) Staff Present: D. Aquilina, Director of Planning & Development T. Cartwright, Fire Chief D. D'lnnocenzo, Licensing Clerk (minutes) A. Grigg, City Clerk H. Hakim, Manager of Community Services R. Hanson, Director of Engineering & Operations S. Luey, Chief Administrative Officer Also in attendance were interested citizens, members of the news media and TV Cogeco. 1. Call to Order: Mayor Maloney called the meeting to order. 2. Introduction of Addendum Items: Nil. 3. Confirmation of Agenda: No. 142 Moved by Councillor B. Kenny Seconded by Councillor A. Desmarais That the agenda dated July 25, 2016 be confirmed, as circulated. 4. Disclosures of Interest: Nil. 5. Adoption of Minutes: (a) Special meeting of Council 20-16, held on July 11, (b) Regular meeting of Council 21-16, held on July 11, No. 143 Moved by Councillor B. Kenny Seconded by Councillor J. Mayne

2 Minutes - Regular Council Meeting Page 2 of 8 (a) That the minutes of the special meeting of Council 20-16, held on July 11, 2016, be approved as presented. (b) That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council 21-16, held on July 11, 2016, be approved as presented. 6. Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion: Nil. 7. Approval of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion: No. 144 Moved by Councillor F. Danch Seconded by Councillor D. Elliott That Items 1 to 17 on the agenda be approved, with the exception of items that have been deferred, deleted or listed for separate discussion, and the recommendation contained therein adopted. Items: 1. Department of Chief Administrative Officer, Report No , Subject: Niagara Regional Broadband Network Point of Presence Station Lease That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the lease agreement with Niagara Regional Broadband Network for the Point of Presence Station in City Hall. 2. Planning and Development, By-law Enforcement Division, Report No , Subject: Encroachment Request 78 Clarence Street That the encroachment requests for 78 Clarence Street, Market Cafe, be approved with the following conditions: Table and chairs to be allowed Monday to Sunday between 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May to October inclusive; Hotdog cart to be allowed during Thursday Cruise Nights and Canal Days; and That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Encroachment Licence. 3. Community and Corporate Services, Clerk's Division, Report No , Subject: Application for Public Garage Licence - M.J.S. Toepp Ltd., 5884 Sherkston Road That the City Clerk be authorized to issue a 2016 Business Licence to Marc Toepp, M.J.S. Toepp Inc., respecting the operation of a public garage at 5884 Sherkston Road ; and That on application for renewal of the Licence in future years, subject to continued compliance with zoning and licensing regulations, the City Clerk be authorized to renew the Business Licence.

3 Minutes - Regular Council Meeting Page 3 of 8 4. Community and Corporate Services, Community Services Division, Report No , Subject: 4th Annual Operation Mobilization Canada, Run 4 the World That Report : Operation Mobilization Canada, Run 4 the World, be received and the request from Operation Mobilization Canada, Run 4 the World, Event be supported as part of a larger global initiative in support of refugees and displaced families around the world; and That staff be directed to provide the necessary logistic support as requested. 5. Community and Corporate Services, Community Services Division, , Subject: Request by Greg Poisson to Host "Salsa on the Canal" Street Dance Event and for Temporary Road Closure 1. That there is no objection by The Corporation of the City of Port Colborne to the application by Mr. Poisson to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a Special Occasion Permit subject to the following conditions: That on Saturday, August 13, the selling and serving of alcoholic beverages to the said licensed outdoor area shall occur only between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 11 :00 p.m., and the outdoor area shall be cleared of patrons by 11 :30 p.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2016; 2. That the request made by Mr. Poisson be approved for the temporary road closure of West Street from the southern limit of Clarence Street to the northern limit of Charlotte Street and the bylaw be enacted prohibiting general motor vehicle traffic and parking by the public; 3. That the request made by Mr. Poisson to host "Salsa on the Canal" event be endorsed and that staff be directed to waive the appropriate municipal fees and support the event by providing the infrastructure/logistic support that includes event fencing, parking barricades, picnic tables and waste containers; and 4. That Council approval of the "Salsa on the Canal" event is conditional upon the event organizer arranging and financing the proper security services or officers as a Special Duty for the event and arranging for and taking responsibility for proper disposal of waste co llected. 6. Community and Corporate Services, Community Services Division, Report No , Subject: 36th Annual Terry Fox Run 1. That the staging details and race route for the Terry Fox Run, as per the site plan attached to Report , be approved. 2. That the Terry Fox Run flag be flown at City Hall a month prior to the event, starting Friday, August 12, That the advertising rates associated with promoting community events using variou s modes at the Vale Health & Wellness Centre

4 Minutes - Regular Council Meeting Page 4 of 8 (monitors and electronic pylon sign) and the static marquee sign on West Side Road, be waived to assist with the promotion of this community wide event; and 4. That the request for approximately a 1 O' x 1 O' space at the Farmer's Market to sell licensed Terry Fox T-Shirts and hand out pledge forms be approved, at no charge, every Friday starting in September 2016 (on the 2nd, 9th, and 16th) and that the Terry Fox Run committee be referred to the Market Clerk to coordinate and schedule. Miscellaneous Correspondence 7. Cynthia B. Skinner, Friends of Port Colborne Lighthouses Re: Request for Proclamation of Lighthouse Day, August 7, 2016 That August 7, 2016 be proclaimed as "Lighthouse Day" in the City of Port Colborne in accordance with the request received from Cynthia B. Skinner, Friends of Port Colborne Lighthouses. 8. correspondence from Betty Kone dated July 8, 2016 Re: Request for Fireworks Display on August 13, 2016 for an Annual BBQ, located at 831 Highway 3, Port Colborne That pursuant to Section of By-law 4989/45/07, the Council of The Corporation of the City of Port Colborne authorize Betty Kone of 831 Highway 3, Port Colborne to hold a display fireworks event on August 13, That such approval be conditional on the issuance of a permit by the Fire Chief, in compliance with By-law 4989/45/07 and payment of the applicable fees. That the following information be submitted to the Port Colborne Fire & Emergency Services for review a minimum of two weeks prior to holding of the event. A fireworks site plan including but not limited to, separation distances to the public and vulnerable areas, location from where the fireworks are being fired, fallout zone, direction of firing, is to be submitted to this office by the fireworks supervisor for review. Event description information, including description of fireworks, type, size and quantity. firing procedures, manual or electric emergency procedures traffic control plans That Betty Kone of 831 Highway 3, Port Colborne be advised that as the authority having jurisdiction, Port Colborne Fire and Emergency Services conduct spot site inspections and may revoke approval for any violation of the Ontario Fire Code or the Explosives Act prior to or during the scheduled event. Note: if the current fire ban is still in effect come August 13, (date of show), Port Colborne Fire and Emergency Services reserves the right to revoke consent.

5 Minutes - Regular Council Meeting Page 5 of correspondence from Brad Powell, dated June 29, 2016 Re: Request for Fireworks Display on August 20, 2016 for a 10th Anniversary Celebration, located at 705 Highway 3 East, Port Colborne That pursuant to Section of By-law 4989/45/07, the Council of The Corporation of the City of Port Col borne authorize Brad Powell of 705 Highway 3 East, Port Colborne to hold a display fireworks event on August 20, That such approval be conditional on the issuance of a permit by the Fire Chief, in compliance with By-law 4989/45/07 and payment of the applicable fees. That the following information be submitted to the Port Colborne Fire and Emergency Services for review a minimum of two weeks prior to holding of the event. A fireworks site plan including but not limited to, separation distances to the public and vulnerable areas, location from where the fireworks are being fired, fallout zone, direction of firing, is to be submitted to this office by the fireworks supervisor for review. Event description information, including description of fireworks, type, size and quantity. firing procedures, manual or electric emergency procedures traffic control plans That Brad Powell of 705 Highway 3, Port Colborne be advised that as the authority having jurisdiction, Port Colborne Fire and Emergency Services conduct spot site inspections and may revoke approval for any violation of the Ontario Fire Code or the Explosives Act prior to or during the scheduled event. Note: if the current fire ban is still in effect come August 20, (date of show), Port Colborne Fire and Emergency Services reserves the right to revoke consent. 10. Shardai Konig, Community Engagement Coordinator, City of Port Colborne, Re: Rural Ontario Summit Report That the correspondence received from Shardai Konig, Community Engagement Coordinator, City of Port Colborne, Re: Rural Ontario Summit Report, be received for information. 11. Richard Rybiak, Chair, Niagara Central Airport Commission, Re: Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport, 2016 Second Quarter Report That the correspondence received from Richard Rybiak, Chair, Niagara Central Airport Commission, Re: Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport, 2016 Second Quarter Report, be received for information. 12. Chris Grawey, Vice-President, Niagara Regional Labour Council, Re: The Trans-Pacific Partnership - Trade Agreement

6 Minutes - Regular Council Meeting Page 6 of 8 That the correspondence received from Chris Grawey, Vice-President of Niagara South, Niagara Regional Labour Council, Re: the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) - Trade Agreement, be received and supported, as follows: Be it resolved that Council send a letter to the Minister of International Trade and Local Members of Parliament stating that the Trans-Pacific Partnership in its present form cannot be supported. Outside Resolutions - Requests for Endorsement 13. Town of Lincoln Re: Order of Canada Nomination - Gord Downie That the resolution received from the Town of Lincoln in support of the resolution from the City of St. Catharines, Re: Order of Canada Nomination - Gord Downie, be received for information. 14. Town of Lincoln Re: Controlling Invasive Phragmites That the resolution received from the Town of Lincoln in support of the resolution from the City of St. Catharines, Re: Controlling Invasive Phragmites, be received for information. 15. City of Quinte Re: Taxation - Impact on Campgrounds That the resolution received from the City of Quinte Re: Taxation - Impact on Campgrounds, be received for information. 16. Township of Wainfleet Re: Niagara Central Airport Commission - Application for Debentures That the resolutions received from the Township of Wainfleet, approving the Niagara Central Airport Commission's applications for debentures regarding a new septic system and main hanger/terminal roof repair, be received for information. Responses to City of Port Colborne Resolutions 17. Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario Re: City of Port Colborne's Resolution regarding a Ban on Door-to-Door Sales in the Home Services Sector That the correspondence received from Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario, Re: City of Port Colborne's resolution regarding a Ban on Doorto-Door Sales in the Home Services Sector, be received for information.

7 Minutes - Regular Council Meeting Page 7 of 8 8. Consideration of Items Requiring Separate Discussion: Nil. 9. Proclamations: (a) Lighthouse Day, August 7, 2016 No. 145 Moved by Councillor J. Mayne Seconded by Councillor B. Kenny WHEREAS the 7th of August is National Lighthouse Day; AND WHEREAS Port Colborne is home to two Lighthouses offering public tours; AND WHEREAS Port Colborne is a marine based city; AND WHEREAS these Lighthouses have been declared surplus and Friends of the Port Col borne Lighthouses is working towards stewardship of them in order to be saved, restored, and toured; NOW THEREFORE, I, Mayor, John Maloney, proclaim August 7th as "Lighthouse Day" in the City of Port Colborne. 10. Minutes of Boards, Commissions & Committees: (a) Minutes of the Port Colborne Public Library Board Meeting of June 14, (b) Minutes of the Port Colborne Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting of June 20, No. 146 Moved by Councillor J. Mayne Seconded by Councillor Y. Doucet (a) That the minutes of the Port Colborne Public Library Board Meeting of June 14, 2016, be received. (b) That the minutes of the Port Col borne Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting of June 20, 2016, be received. 11. Consideration of By-laws: No. 147 Moved by Councillor D. Elliott Seconded by Councillor F. Danch That the following by-laws be enacted and passed: 6383/63/16 Being a By-law to Authorize Entering into a Lease Agreement with Niagara Regional Broadband Network for the Point of Presence in City Hall 6384/64/16 Being a By-law to Authorize Entering into an Encroachment Agreement with C & K McTavish (Owner) & Connie Fancy (Tenant) Respecting 78 Clarence Street O/A Market Cate 6385/65/16 Being a By-law to Close Temporarily to Vehicular Traffic Sections of Various Streets for Purposes of the Saturday, August 13, 2016 "Salsa On The Canal" Street Dance 6386/66/16 Being a By-law to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Port Colborne at its Regular Meeting of July 25, 2016

8 Minutes - Regular Council Meeting Page 8 of Adjournment: No. 148 Moved by Councillor F. Danch Seconded by Councillor A. Desmarais That the Council meeting be adjourned at approximately 7:34 p.m. John AG/dd